Description
A recipe for impressive scallops wrapped in bacon, coated with a sweet and savory maple glaze, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large sea scallops, muscle removed
- 12 thin slices regular cut bacon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Pat the scallops completely dry using paper towels. This helps the bacon crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper to create the glaze. Set aside half of the glaze for brushing later.
- Take one slice of bacon and cut it in half crosswise. Wrap one half-slice of bacon tightly around the center of each scallop. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place the wrapped scallops on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
- Brush the tops of the wrapped scallops lightly with half of the reserved glaze mixture.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Brush the scallops with the remaining glaze mixture.
- Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or switch to the broiler setting (watch closely). Broil for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the glaze is caramelized. Watch constantly to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 2 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Use thin-cut bacon; thick-cut bacon may not crisp before the scallops overcook.
- For a deeper flavor, you can substitute bourbon for 1 teaspoon of the apple cider vinegar in the glaze.
- If pan-searing, cook on medium-high heat, turning frequently until the bacon is crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes total, then brush with glaze during the last minute of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 16 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scallop
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 30